First things first – The Rover is an impeccably performed, existential, post-apocalyptic drama with Western overtones. It’s also a somber, low-key and ponderous affair that leaves the viewer to make their own assumptions about what it all means. While this…
There are just two moments in “Jersey Boys” that are worth talking about. The first one finds our fake Frankie Valli (John Lloyd Young) singing a soft, acapella version of My Eyes Adored You to his near-estranged daughter as he…
Truth be told, I’m a big sucker for the first Dragon movie. While that film featured some stunning animation and many moments of chuckle inducing humor, the magic came from the connection between the boy and his dragon. Hiccup (Jay…
21 Jump Street was a surprise comedy hit that ably matched crude gags with engaging characters. Arriving a mere two years later, 22 Jump Street is also startling. One might have anticipated a hurried, by-the-numbers follow-up. Yet this effort doesn’t…
Remember that slew of eccentric and charming British comedies in the 80’s and 90’s that included Local Hero, Waking Ned Devine and The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill But Came Down a Mountain? The Grand Seduction aims to do…
It’s always great to see small independent features compete with big scale summer blockbusters. Without a doubt, The Signal boasts a great deal of positives for a low-budget sci-fi effort, including some striking images and impressive production value. However, despite…
Before I get into the good stuff and begin theorizing what bizarre rituals Tom Cruise has attended to freeze the aging process, let us begin with a brief analyzation of the title of his latest sci-fi action fest: Edge of…
Among all of the big summer blockbusters, it’s a surprise that one of the season’s most anticipated releases is a small, character-based flick centered around a pair of teenagers. As someone who possesses no familiarity with the source material, The…
Disney’s Maleficent isn’t so much a spin-off of Sleeping Beauty as it is a retelling of the story from the perspective of the antagonist (who, as it turns out, isn’t really as bad as she seems). One can appreciate the…
One certainly can’t criticize Family Guy and Ted creator/writer/producer/director Seth MacFarlane for resting on his laurels. His latest comedy effort, A Million Ways to Die in the West, finds the entertainment mogul adding a lead actor to an already overstuffed…